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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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